Milky Way Over Wimberley by ELI COHEN
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Wednesday, February 25th
6:00
Ashton Naylor
Ashton Naylor is a singer/songwriter from San Marcos, Texas. Growing up in a household full of music ranging from Willie Nelson to Pearl Jam, Ashton has a knack for music of all sorts. During his first semester of college, he began playing guitar and writing songs. A year later, he would attend South Plains College in Lubbock, to pursue a degree in music. Since then, Ashton has moved back tp his hometown to continue honing his craft for songwriting while also attending Texas State University. for more
Topo Chico Cowboys
7:00
Topo Chico Cowboys is the acoustic songwriting duo of celebrated Americana artist Drew Kennedy and Josh Grider, two longtime friends whose chemistry, humor, and deep musical connection have turned their shows into can't-miss events. Born out of years of swapping songs on the road, late-nite writing sessions, and shared love of storytelling, the Topo Chico Cowboys blend sharp lyricism with the easy camaraderie of two artists who know each other's instincts inside and out. for more
Kristi Grider is a Texas-based singer/songwriter whose gentle strength, expressive vocals, and thoughtful songwriting have earned her a devoted following in the Americana and country music community. Orginally from Kerrville, Texas she developed a love for music early on, studying piano, singing in harmony whenever she could, and discovering an abiding passion for storytelling through song.
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Tina Wilkins is a soulful performer, writer, and creative force based in the Texas Hill Country. Whether she's singing solo, performing with her husband and musical partner, Walt Wilkins, or reimagining jazz standards with producers Ron Flynt, or Bart De Win, Tina brings warmth, grace, and authenticity to every stage she steps onto. for more
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Kristi Grider & Tina Wilkins
8:00
February 26th
Susan Gibson
6:00
Susan Gibson is a Texas-based singer/songwriter whose songs and stories reflect a life lived fully, with both heartache and joy. Nearly three decades ago, she wrote a song that became one of county music's biggest hits, yet she has always pursued her own path-touring in a van with her dogs, sharing songs, and embracing life's lessons along the way. for more
7:00
Walt Wilkins & Kelley Mickwee
Walt Wilkins - songwriter, singer, traveler, troubadour - the calling I answered, the life I chose, the way I make my way.
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I chose to go full time on this road 25 years ago. It's been a spiritual quest, an amazing trip, at turns heartbreaking & transcendent. In that time, I've made 9 solo records, 4 records with The Mighty Mystiqueros, one with my wife Tina, and there's a new live record with my friend Kevin Welch. I've had 100 or more songs recorded by other artists, traveled a fair part of the world, and had some very, very large times. for more
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Kelley Mickwee's Everything Beautiful is her triumphant return as a solo artist. Recorded in just three days at Austin's Church House Studios in 2023, the album showcases her soulful voice and Memphis roots, flowing seamlessly from the opening track to the closing title song.
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Over the past decade, Mickwee has remained a vital part of the music scene-touring as a Shiny Soul Sister with Kevin Russell's Shinyribs, singing on albums by Ray Wylie Hubbard, Charley Crockett, Owen Temple, and more, and co-hosting the Red River Songwriters Festival with Susan Gibson, Josh Grider, Drew Kennedy, and Walt Wilkins. Still, she chose to step back from her solo career, relishing the chance to perform in a collaborative band environment and sharpen her craft. for more
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Red River Songwriters
Kelley Mickwee, Josh Grider, Walt Wilkins, Susan Gibson, and Drew Kennedy
The Red River Songwriters are a celebrated collective of Texas-based singer/songwriters whose music blends storytelling, heart, and the timeless spirit of Americana. Founded over a decade ago, the group brings together some of the state's most gifted writers - Susan Gibson, Josh Grider, Drew Kennedy, Walt Wilkins, and Kelley Mickwee - each of whom has carved a unique path in the music world, yet shares a common commitment to songcraft, collaboration, and connecting deeply with audiences. for more